Head-to-Toe Healthy

Dry, Tired Eyes
Infuse a bag of chamomile tea in 4 to 6 ounces hot water,
cool in the fridge for at least 20 minutes, then apply
as a compress on eyes for 10 minutes, until it comes to
room temp. Chamomile has a mild anti-inflammatory effect.
The Expert: Paul S. Anderson, ND, associate professor of
naturopathic medicine at Bastyr University

Bad Breath
Drink up to 1/4 cup pure aloe vera gel dissolved in about
half a cup of water or apple juice. Aloe vera contains an
anti-inflammatory compound called B-sitosterol that
soothes acid indigestion, a common cause of bad breath.
But go easy; in large doses, aloe vera can work like a
laxative.
The Expert: New York-based herbalist Letha Hadady, DAc,
author of Healthy Beauty

Nasal Congestion
Irrigate the nose with contact lens saline solution, using
a Neti Pot. Or try: putting a few drops of eucalyptus oil
on the floor of a hot, running shower and inhaling the
steam that accumulates. (Note: The room may be too hot
for children.)
The Expert: Benjamin Kligler, MD, MPH, research director
at the Continuum Center for Health and Healing in New York City